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CVE-2017-17045

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 201801-14

Severity Score

8.8
*CVSS v3

Exploit Likelihood

< 1%
*EPSS

Affected Versions

1
*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

An issue was discovered in Xen through 4.9.x allowing HVM guest OS users to gain privileges on the host OS, obtain sensitive information, or cause a denial of service (BUG and host OS crash) by leveraging the mishandling of Populate on Demand (PoD) Physical-to-Machine (P2M) errors.

Se ha descubierto un problema en Xen hasta la versión 4.9.x que permite que los usuarios invitados HVM del sistema operativo obtengan privilegios en el host del sistema operativo, obtengan información sensible o provoquen una denegación de servicio (error y cierre inesperado del host del sistema operativo) aprovechando la gestión incorrecta de errores PoD (Populate on Demand) P2M (Physical-to-Machine).

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Xen, the worst of which could allow for privilege escalation. Versions less than 4.9.1-r1 are affected.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2017-11-28 CVE Reserved
  • 2017-11-28 CVE Published
  • 2024-08-05 CVE Updated
  • 2025-03-30 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-416: Use After Free
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions (1)